CDV General Thomas E. Chickering

(1824-71) Born in Boston, Mass. He was a 38 year old manufacturer from Boston when he enlisted on September 15, 1862, and was commissioned colonel of the 41st Massachusetts Infantry. (The designation of the regiment was changed to the 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry on June 17, 1863). He was promoted to brevet brigadier general, March 13, 1865, for his distinguished and meritorious Civil War record. Chickering saw action at Baton Rouge, Port Hudson, the Red River campaign, Opequan, Winchester, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek, to name but a few places.